Whale & Dolphin Watching in Madeira: Observe Cetaceans in the Madeira Archipelago

Embark on a thrilling sea tour in Madeira to observe the diverse range of cetaceans that inhabit the archipelago’s waters. Get up close to dolphins, whales, and even turtles for an unforgettable experience!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • P7RQ+JX - Come and explore the stunning Blue World, you can see some of the 28 species of Whales and Dolphins that frequent the seas of Madeira.
    On the way back, you can observe the volcanic beauty of the Ponta de São Lourenço Nature Reserve and dive into the crystal clear waters of Cais do Sardinha.
What's Included
  • All fees and taxes included
  • Life jacket provided
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Snacks
  • Pick up (10 € per person)
Additional Information

A trip to Madeira isn’t complete without a marine tour to spot marine mammals. Its prime location allows sightings of these creatures year round.
Experience the diverse marine life with 28 species of cetaceans that reside or frequent the waters around the Madeira Islands. Our sea voyages often include sightings of:

  • The Common Dolphin (*Delphinus…
Location
Madeira Sea Emotions | Whale & Dolphin Watching and Boat Tours
- Private car, must be parked in the covered car park inside the Hotel - Public bus, take the SAM bus 113 towards Ponta de São Lourenço and stay at the main entrance of Hotel Quinta do Lorde. The boats leave, at Marina's pontoon D or E
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Ahoerlein
Jul 7, 2025
Worth doing - Very enjoyable! We didn’t spot any dolphins on our first trip, so they let us re-book for free. On our second trip saw lots of wildlife. The staff were very friendly and made it a fun experience
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J236wctamaras
Jul 6, 2025
Great excursion with good atmosphere and lots of dolphins! - Top! Top! Top! Very cool, smart and funny guide! Well equipped boat! Great spots! Dolphins seen! 2 hours voltage
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Noraon983gd
Jul 1, 2025
Dolphin watching - Wonderful!!! We have seen 3 species of dolphins. The guides were funny, and told us lots of interesting things. Thank you for the experience! This tour is a must!
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Sightseer63329432047
Jun 23, 2025
Great trip you don't want to miss - I enjoyed seeing how carefully the fauna is treated. The staff also took good care of us! The boat trip was a wonderful experience in itself. The marine biologist who guided us told us all about the animals we meet. For us these were the flyfish, sea turtle and a large group of dolphins. Lovely to jump into the water from the boat in a quiet bay. All in all a very nice trip that you don't want to miss on a Madeira holiday.
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Annette
Jun 18, 2025
Just wow!!! - Brilliant experience We saw two whales and a hundred dolphins it was incredible. Felt very safe, the marine biologist and skipper was fantastic and you could tell they adored there job Will take the memories with me Sooooo cool
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Ha_be25
Jun 15, 2025
Great experience - The tour was a great experience. The staff were friendly and competent, explained a lot and could explain all the questions about the animals well. Overall, we had the impression that the welfare of the animals is paramount here. We would book a tour here again anytime.
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Robert_k
Jun 12, 2025
Cesar and Joe were... - Cesar and Joe were awesome. Very knowledgeable and entertaining. Definitely worth it! The swim in the ocean afterwards was a nice addition to cool off after seeing bunch of marine life.
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874chantellew
Jun 2, 2025
Sunshine, dolphins and fun tunes!!!! Highly recommend! - Excellent fun! We weren’t the luckiest in terms of what we got to see (some spotted dolphins saved the day just before we needed to head back)! That said, this certainly wasn’t for lack of trying by the tour guide and his skipper. The pre departure briefing was really clear and helpful and the journey back to the marina was such fun - I won’t forget it for a long time and neither will my young kids who had a fantastic time too. Thank you both for a lovely afternoon out!
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S8569sxalessiad
May 28, 2025
Experience to do! - Super! An experience to do in Madeira island. The staff is friendly and very kind, professional.
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Emmaln8310wd
Apr 29, 2025
Lots of Fun - This was a lot of fun and lots of effort made by the team to make it an enjoyable experience for all! We did get to see some whales too!
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From $58
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).